Lake Charles is a city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Located on Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, the city has a current population of just under 72,000 residents. First settled in the 1760s, Lakes Charles was incorporated in 1861. The city has evolved from a lumber city to a major petrochemical refining center. The tourism and gaming industries also contribute to the economy, and a number of visitor-friendly redevelopments have been planned in the wake of damage from Hurricane Rita in 2005. Notable employers include ConocoPhillips, Northrop Grumman, and Lakes Charles Memorial Hospital. Lake Charles is also home to McNeese State University.

Lake Charles's abundant lakes and waterways, and stands of cypress and pine, made lumbering a key industry from about 1817 to the late 19th century. Lake Charles builders employed locally-produced pine lumber and trim in the construction of fanciful Victorian-style homes. During the 20th century, petroleum and chemical refining became Lake Charles's dominant industries, with many facilities initially built to provide products for the military. In 1943, the U.S. Government built a synthetic rubber factory to assist in the war effort. Operated by Firestone Tire & Rubber and purchased by them in 1955, the plant is now home to Firestone Polymers. In 1959, Hercules Incorporated began construction of a polypropylene plant. Today the plant is a facility of LyondellBasell, and produces a wide range of polyolefin products. PPG Industries' Lake Charles complex was built in the 1940s as a defense plant to produce magnesium, and converted to chlor-alkali manufacturing after the war. Consolidated Aluminum Corporation, now Alcoa Primary Metals, began operations in Lake Charles in 1983. The Grace division of W.R. Grace operates the world’s largest fluid cracking catalyst manufacturing plant, built in 1953. These firms and many others established in the mid-20th century continue to be active in Lake Charles today.

Lake Charles's lengthy history of manufacturing and construction makes asbestos exposure an ongoing concern. Workers and their families who have been exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. If you were exposed to asbestos in Lake Charles, you may benefit from seeking the advice of an asbestos attorney.

Other Asbestos Sites in Lake Charles, Louisiana

If you worked at any of these companies and/or job sites in Lake Charles, Louisiana, you may have been exposed to harmful asbestos which is known to cause mesothelioma cancer.

Mesothelioma Doctors near Lake Charles, Louisiana

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located near Lake Charles, Louisiana. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and office locations.

Find a Cancer Center near Lake Charles, Louisiana

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located near Lake Charles, Louisiana. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, areas of expertise and how to contact the cancer center.

Mesothelioma Patient Support Services near Lake Charles

While receiving treatment, mesothelioma patients may find a need for temporary lodging, patient transport, physical therapy or counseling. We have compiled a list of these cancer support services near Lake Charles, Louisiana for your convenience.

Louisiana Treatment Support Services

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Our Lady of Lourdes(Lafayette)
337-470-2000 Distance: 70.9 miles

Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Lake Charles

Don’t lose your right to file a mesothelioma claim. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos in Lake Charles, Louisiana, you may be entitled to compensation. You must file your claim within the appropriate statute of limitations for the state of Louisiana.

Legal Help for Lake Charles Residents

Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney and Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 3,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM's experience in asbestos litigation spans four decades.

At Gori Julian and Associates, P.C., we have handled hundreds of mesothelioma lawsuits on behalf of people throughout the United States. This experience allows us to choose jurisdiction in which to file your case based on many factors including but not limited to state of residence, jobsites, and previous and current employers.

The attorneys at Landry & Swarr are focused on asbestos law and will fight for the rights of victims and their families. We have extensive experience representing families dealing with all types of occupational diseases including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer and toxic chemicals such as benzene.

As one of the nation’s leading mesothelioma law firms, Simmons Hanly Conroy has a proven track record. Every mesothelioma lawyer at the firm is committed to helping families affected by mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases.

Simon Greenstone Panatier Barlett, PC Our is comprised of experienced trial attorneys who possess knowledge and familiarity with asbestos-related diseases. We believe that those injured by careless asbestos exposure have the right to fair recompense for their suffering, and we are committed to holding the reckless companies responsible.

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